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A patient with quadriplegia has regained some use of his fingers

Hand Movement Restored Via New Technology in Quadriplegia

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Technology bypasses damaged spinal cord to help patient move fingers, hand, and wrist
Acute flaccid paralysis with evidence of spinal motor neuron involvement represents a unique syndrome

Distinct Syndrome of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Identified

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Clinical manifestations indicate syndrome of flaccid paralysis with spinal motor neuron involvement
A paralyzed man has walked for the first time in five years

New Technology Helps Paralyzed Man Walk

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Brain signals travel via computer that sends message to the legs, bypassing the spinal cord
Researchers have steadily been making progress in developing mind-controlled robotic limbs. One patient's case is reported in the May 22 issue of Science.

Progress Toward Mind-Controlled Robotic Limbs

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Research is still preliminary, but implants demonstrating some success